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Arsenal legend Aaron Ramsay, 34, left unemployed after having contract ripped up ahead of shock move to Mexico
AARON RAMSEY has been released by Cardiff, paving the way for his shock move to Mexico.
The Wales captain, 34, is believed to have agreed a deal to sign for Mexican side Club Universidad Nacional – known as Pumas UNAM after he opted not to take up the option of an extra year on his contract.
Ramsey was Bluebirds interim boss for the final three Championship games of last season after the Welsh club sacked Omer Riza, but the midfielder was unable to prevent relegation to League One.
Cardiff, who are close to announcing Leicester assistant Brian Barry-Murphy, 46, as their new manager, said of Ramsey: “Aaron will leave the Bluebirds this summer.
“The Welsh captain rejoined his childhood club during the summer of 2023, before taking up the role of caretaker manager for the final three games of the 2024/25 campaign. Aaron departs Cardiff City Stadium with our best wishes.”
Ex-Arsenal and Juventus star Ramsey had an injury-ravaged second spell at Cardiff, starting just 15 games in two years.
But the playmaker is keen to keep playing and remains determined to lead Wales at the 2026 World Cup next summer if they qualify.
Craig Bellamy’s men lost 4-3 to Belgium in Brussels on Monday night, leaving them second in Group J heading into the autumn.
Sam Thompson spotted smiling at Zara’s new man Louis Tomlinson as they finally come face to face at Soccer Aid training
SAM Thompson was spotted smiling at Zara McDermott’s new boyfriend Louis Tomlinson as they came face to face for the first time at Soccer Aid training today.
Former Made In Chelsea star Sam and One Direction‘ star’s Louis are taking part in this year’s charity match for Unicef and showed there are no hard feelings between them.
Sam, 32, was spotted smiling as he looked over at Louis, 33, as they got to work on the pitch.
Standing close by the lads appeared to exchanged a few words as they donned their kit for the first time.
The pair both on the same England team and were in good spirits as they arrived at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Louis, who has been dating Zara since April, had a huge grin on his face as he made his way to the football ground.
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Wearing a bottle green coloured jacket, he smiled at photographers who were ready and waiting to snap this year’s celebrities.
Last week, Sam – who split with Zara after five years in December – completed a gruelling 260-mile endurance challenge for Soccer Aid.
The former Made In Chelsea star ran and cycled from Stamford Bridge in London to Old Trafford to deliver the Soccer Aid football.
Despite suffering from a torn calf during his gruelling journey, Sam is still expected to join Louis and the rest of the England squad on the pitch on Sunday.
Last month, Sam was left squirming as he was grilled about playing football with Louis by his best mate, Pete Wicks.
Speaking on their podcast Staying Relevant, Pete said: “How are you feeling? You’re playing again. Must be really exciting.”
He then added with a grin: “How do you feel about the line-up? Do you think you’ve got a strong team?”
Sam awkwardly laughed and replied: “Got a really strong team.”
Not giving up, Pete pressed further: “Any kind of people in there who you’re looking forward to playing with?”
Still dodging the real question, Sam joked: “Loads. Tom Grennan. I’m really looking forward to playing alongside Wayne Rooney.
“Tyson Fury’s the manager. I can’t wait.”
Sensing the tension, Pete smirked and said about boxer Tyson: “I mean, that’s going to be f***ing amazing.
“Make sure you get him on side, though, because you may need him in your corner in case you fall out with anyone.
“Not that you will, but just in case there’s any rivalries or anything.”
Pete added pointedly: “You know, you have to train together and it’s a lot, you know, when you’re kind of in close quarters with someone like that. All sorts gets brought up. Anyway…”
Despite his obvious heartbreak over his split with former Love Island star Zara, Sam has reportedly said there are “no hard feelings” between him and singer Louis.
A source previously told the Mail: “Sam has no hard feelings towards Louis, that’s for sure.
“As far as he’s concerned, Louis is Zara’s new man and he’s just got to accept it.”
The source insisted Sam was refusing to “wallow in self pity”.
Two women dead after being pulled from water at pools in Snowdonia national park with helicopter scrambled to scene
TWO women died after being rescued from popular wild swimming pools in Snowdonia last night.
North Wales Police said the women were found in Nant Gwynant valley, in Eryri National Park, Wales.
Officers rushed to the scene at 9.30pm after one woman was pulled from the water.
Another was in the pools on the Watkin path nearby – one of the six main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa.
She was also rescued from the water but tragically both women died at the scene.
The large, deep Watkin Path pools are a very popular wild swimming spot due to the clear water and beautiful waterfalls.
The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team, air ambulance and Coastguard helicopter all attended the scene.
An investigation into the deaths is underway and the coroner has been informed.
A North Wales Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 21:31hrs following a report that one female had been pulled from the water, and another was reported to be in the water at the pools on the Watkin Path.
“The Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team were dispatched to the area along with North Wales Police, the Air Ambulance and the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter.
“The second female was pulled from the water, however, despite the best efforts of all involved both were pronounced dead at the scene.”
Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson added: “Our thoughts and sympathies remain with the families and friends of both women.
“An investigation to establish what happened is now underway.
“We are appealing for anyone who may have been walking in or around the Watkin Path area between 6pm and 9pm last night, they are urged to contact North Wales Police via the website or by calling 101 quoting reference number 25000480868.”
I’ve always loved Stacey Solomon. But the bikini pics have led me to a startling realisation… and deep unease
I LOVE Stacey Solomon, I really do.
I’ve known her since she was on The X Factor as an ambitious 20-year-old and felt for her when her latest reality show ‘Stacey and Joe’ was slammed – why, then, did the pics of her glorious curves this week hit me like a ton of bricks?
As she posed in her orange bikini on holiday in Lake Como this week, she looked happy, healthy and carefree.
Sadly the vile trolls unleashed a torrent of abuse on her with one cruelly saying “She’s let herself go” while another added “Ozempic needed”.
And as I absorbed the comments, it hit me how long it had been since I had seen a celebrity body that looked like my own.
Recently it feels like on social media I am constantly bombarded with tiny toned bodies, perfect pert bums and impossibly flat stomachs.
Even when I put down my phone it’s on our TV screens as the new season of Love Island kicked off with girls in barely-there bikinis and not one belly roll in sight.
It’s quite a worrying trend and it’s left me feeling uneasy that being thin is so back en vogue.
I grew up in the era where pals lived by Kate Moss’s mantra ‘Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels’.
Having struggled with my weight since my teens and having tried (and failed) to do every fad diet going, I’ve always felt inadequate.
I was grateful for the rise of the body confident movement, and I totally embraced it.
Finally I could feel comfortable in my own skin because celebrities like Adele, Rebel Wilson and Lizzo – who looked like me – were saying they felt sexy, too.
But over the last 12 months I’ve seen curvier (and actually not-so-curvy) celebs slim down at an accelerated rate with the rise of fat jabs.
Everyone has the right to do what they want with their bodies and lose weight however they choose and there are certainly health benefits to slimming down.
But this new quick fix means our celebrities are smaller than ever and I think it’s making people forget what real women look like.
The cult of thin is back in such a big way and it’s depressing for those who aren’t getting on board and sacrificing themselves to weight loss injections in a bid to be a skinny minny.
Stacey, who is a busy mum to Zachary, 17, Leighton, 12, Rex, five, Rose, three and two-year-old Belle, has never shied away from celebrating her ‘mum bod’.
Stacey’s success is not determined by the size on her clothes label
And it is refreshing to see a typical healthy woman in the public eye.
It makes me feel that it would be OK for me to get my body out this summer on holiday.
Two years ago, the 35-year-old, who is married to Joe Swash, revealed to her followers she’s a size 10-12.
The average woman in the UK is a size 16 so while she is still smaller than most women, she is still being judged.
The Loose Women star is also maintaining a healthy lifestyle, often working out in her newly built home gym where she aims to be strong not skinny.
Standing in front of a mirror she said: “I thought it was really important to come on here and say when I take the gym clothes off I look like this…” before pulling down her leggings down past her hips to show off unfiltered and non-photoshopped body.
She added, “…Which is also really pretty and a really lovely body and I just feel like it’s important to show that.”
Stacey is one of our most successful Brit celebrities with over 6.1m followers.
Strong not skinny
She’s got a host of TV shows and successful brand deals and is even rumoured to be taking part in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing.
In a sea of size zero Ozempic loving stars, maintaining her realistic normal body is perhaps why she’s still winning over audiences.
Stacey’s success is not determined by the size on her label.
I’m grateful, like many other women, that she prefers to give us an injection of her relatable and funny personality rather than injecting a weight loss drug into her body!
TV star, 43, goes Instagram official with new girlfriend after stalking terror and near death experience
TV hardman Levison Wood has revealed his new girlfriend for the first time after his stalking terror and near death experience.
The Channel 4 star, 43, looked smitten in new photos he shared to Instagram as he hard launched his partner Ana.
In one snap, Levison cosied up to the brunette woman during a stroll.
They wrapped up in winter coats, with Levison in a black padded jacket and the new lady in his life wearing a black coat and a khaki beanie hat.
He then shared a candid snap of her looking content as she glanced out of a window.
While another photo showed them exploring the outdoors and on adventures – including them canoeing and in front a picturesque mountain backdrop.
The former Army officer wrote: “Over the years I’ve met many people on the road, but every now and then, someone comes along who doesn’t just travel with you, but changes the pace of the journey entirely. This is Ana.
“We’ve been exploring a shared path together lately, one filled with plenty of adventures, challenges and commitment.
“An exciting new chapter awaits.”
Levison previously told The Sun about his dating life and admitted in 2023 that he’s not short of offers since he started making his shows for Channel 4 in 2015.
Levison even got advice, however unconventional, on landing a wife during his adventures, the most recent of which saw him travel to Namibia, in southern Africa, to film desert lions.
He said: “The lead woman in the Himba tribe initiated me into the tribe by putting clay dreadlocks in my hair, which she said would make me look a lot more stylish.
“They also have this test for men, a sort of coming of age ceremony when they are 12, where they get their bottom two front teeth knocked out with a brick.
“I’ve obviously still got my teeth, and they were taking the p*** out of me, saying, ‘You’re never going to find a wife and get married if you’ve got those teeth’.”
He said: “I’d love to have a family one day, but I don’t think there is any need to follow convention and settle down at all.
“Sod that, I’m more up for continuing the adventures, no matter what. But I try to avoid talking about finding someone and love, as the last time I did, I ended up with a stalker.”
In 2020 the said stalker was jailed for three months after more than eight months of harassment during which the woman contacted Levison’s parents and turned up outside his house in South West London.
Speaking about his brush with a stalker, he told The Times: “I’ve had some persistent fans over the years but this was on another level.
“It went from being a nuisance to her contacting family members, turning up outside my house. It wasn’t nice: I was looking over my shoulder wherever I went.
“I was reluctant at first to contact the police because last year I felt they had bigger things to deal with.
“It felt embarrassing more than anything. Women get this a lot more than blokes do, so it was a real learning curve to be on the receiving end.”
Levison went public with his stalker hell on Instagram in 2020 when he said the person in question had “taken it to the next level” by contacting his family.
He wrote at the time: “So the stalker has taken it to the next level and started to message my parents. @brumpolice pls advise is there anything that can be done?
“She claims to be a paediatric doctor and records show her license was revoked. This person needs to be removed from any contact with kids.”
The star later added: “I’ve blocked this psycho three times today. @instagram does nothing and said individual just sets up new account and puts vile and obscene comments all over my wall.”
Levison is known for his Channel 4 documentary From Russia To Iran: Crossing The Wild Frontier.
He is formerly a member of the British Army and has fought in the war in Afghanistan.
In 2010, Levison decided to leave the Army and started pursuing a career in photography and journalism before going on to become a best-selling author.
However, in 2021 he decided to rejoin as a Major in the 77th Brigade which was only formed in January 2015.
The TV star previously revealed he nearly died while filming for a documentary after his taxi plunged off a 500ft down a cliff face in Western Nepal, while also experiencing other close calls.
He told The Sun: “The times I’ve been closest to death weren’t in the Army but on expedition.
“For this series, in Greenland there was a real risk our boat could have been crushed by ice as the waters change direction with the wind, and in the desert you’re up against wild animals.
“Our crew got chased by a lion in Namibia. I had to dive into the back of the car because one was bounding towards me. That was slightly terrifying.
“There are risks everywhere and you have to be very, very vigilant.
“You can imagine the length of the safety form that needs to be filled out. But everyone accepts there are loads of risks. If you want to show people these stories some- body has to be out there on the front line.
“At least I’m not getting shot at this time.”
Love Island beauty reveals terrifying ordeal after she’s followed by man and forced to flee screaming
LOVE Island star Patsy Field has revealed a terrifying ordeal in which she was forced to flee in terror after being followed by a man near her home.
The star, who rose to fame on last summer‘s edition of the ITV2 dating series, took to TikTok to reveal the worrying encounter in which she actively described how she was pursued by a man who appeared to be following her.
Patsy told her followers that she had decided to head out for a walk in her local area in Bromley shortly after 8pm at night in order to walk off being “full of steak” after a plush family meal at Miller and Carter.
She told how her mum had discouraged her from walking late at night but Patsy insisted she was fine as she had never had problems in her area being out on her own but did confess to her fans that where she lives gets a “bad rep”.
Patsy continued in the clip as she said: “I’d got an outfit on which could be a bit revealing but like I said, I’d never had any issues before.
“I’ve always felt safe where I’m from.”
Detailing how she then went for the walk, she realised that ten minutes in there was a man walking close by.
Although she did not interact with him, Patsy told her followers that she decided to cross the road to be safe after being left concerned by how close the man was to her.
She then said: “I give it a couple of steps on the other side of the road and I thought, I’ll just check and I turn around and he’s crossed the road.”
Although this unsettled Patsy, she once again tried to give the benefit of the doubt by explaining that the man could have also crossed due to the parked cars at the side of the road.
In order to be sure, Patsy then told how she crossed back over the road once more and to her utter disbelief, the man once again followed suit.
Confessing she went into a panic, she decided to stand still and look at her phone, causing the man to pass her and walk ahead.
However, things took a more sinister turn when the man in question eventually turned back around and walked back along the path in Patsy’s direction.
Patsy said: “He starts walking back towards me and I’m like what the f*** is going on.”
Revealing she was still stood in the same place, she felt unnerved when the man made clear eye contact with her.
Fearing what could happen next, a panicked Patsy revealed she began to scream out loud and run in the opposite direction.
She also began to phone her mum who was able to come and collect her as she was close-by to the family home.
In a heartbreaking admission, the reality star said: “Now I’m scared to walk around my own area which is a shame as I’ve never had an issue before.”
Patsy first became known for her stint on Love Island last year.
She had an early exit in the series but returned for one of the show’s final episodes to be a part of the programme’s savage dumping – determined by the ex-Islanders.
Award-winning Italian restaurant to close after nine years blaming Budget tax hikes
AN AWARD-WINNING Italian restaurant is set to close down for good – and the owner blames Rachel Reeves.
Margot is a classic food spot in the heart of London‘s Covent Garden and customers flocked there to grab fine dining for nine years.
But now an Instagram post has announced the Italian is shutting down after “National Insurance costs imposed on us in this year’s Budget”.
Margot – which opened in 2016 – will close its doors at the end of this month.
It was shortlisted for the Catey Best Newcomer award in 2019.
A spokesperson told customers: “Thanks for being part of our story.
“Dear friends and valued guests.
“After much reflection, and as a result of the substantial business rate and National Insurance costs imposed on us in this year’s Budget, we have made the decision to close Margot.
“Our final day of service is June 28, 2025.
“We are deeply grateful for the support, memories and meals we’ve shared with this wonderful community.
“Thank you for allowing us to serve you. Your loyalty and encouragement have meant everything to us.
“Though this chapter is ending, we have proud of what we have built and we’ll carry these memories with us always.”
The Chancellor’s hike to national insurance contributions and minimum wage for firms kicked in at the start of April.
The NI rise has hit investment, recruitment and prices.
Businesses were dealt the £25 billion ‘Jobs tax’ raid at the Budget with the increased contributions as confidence among entrepreneurs taking a hit.
From April 6, businesses have to pay a higher rate of employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) of 15% from 13.8%.
The threshold at which they are paid is also being lowered from £9,100 to £5,000.
The Government confirmed it was making the changes in its Autumn Budget last October in a bid to increase revenue.
It also said the move meant it wasn’t increasing taxes for working people.
However, it will have an impact on shoppers and everyday consumers as businesses look to pass on the additional costs.
Figures show that almost a third of businesses affected by the hike are planning to cut jobs or freeze hiring.
It comes on the back of 160,000 part-time retail jobs are on the cusp of going in the next two years due to a rise in Labour costs.
